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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
Fisher-Folk Peculjaritfea.

1t Is not to be wondered at that these Door
ignorant people, who live on or bv the seq
all their lives. are imbued with queer notion,
and superstitions concerning it. They dc
not acknowledge this readily, are rather
ashamed OF 1t, indeed. and it takes time and
familiarity to bring these superstitions to
light. They appear to endow the sea with
sentlent power, with an intelligent and gen.
orally malignant will. It is ever ready to
undo human labor and DESTROY human hone
Before very rough weather there occasion
ally comes a strange calm, q hush like ii
nothing save the holding Of q breath before
a furious outburst of rage. 1t has a weird
effect, coming, as it often does, at nightfall.
After this a Gull. wailing, mufled sound
creeps out Of the darkness sound as Of
lamentation and entreaty heard from afar.
The sea is calling" they say here: and
when this happens the fishermen expect a gale
before morning. When the sea has got hold
OF its prey and there is a house or houses
desolate in the village. they hold that It
nouns, making quite a different sound to
any other time.
About funerals there are odd Observance
and ideas. It is unlucky either to meet or
to cross a funeral train. There are girls in
- - III VI DTOlSSSlOnAl
mourners though unpaid for children and
young women who die unmarried. They
are dressed in black, with white hoods, and
shawls OF white spun silk on their shoulders
Six OF these mourners is the mystic numher
and whenever one is married another il
selected to fill her place. Probably it is con-
sidered a post Of honor, for there never seem.
. vacancy. though I do not know how the
IS mado T14- ---
damsels, s it may be by their fitting appear.
ance. At a young mans funeral there ara
only two of these girls, who walk before and
are called servers" The Dissenters have
q custom Of singing a sort of dirge over their
dead, not unlike in effect the chanting Of
the monks at a funeral in Rome. But when
the sad duties are don comes a time of feast
ing. Their pride forbids them to have nv
hing but "a menseful funeral" Another
popularity Is that when the people are asked
% attend, it is by men and girls named
Bidders mot necessarily relatives Of tn
3soeasad--Art Journal.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
Filed With the Recorder.

W.. Mcnamara to John Rich, lot s il
block 6 Raven townsite, surface deed: slO5
W j. Mcnamara to James Fitze ct al.
lot :, block 6 OF Raven townsite, surfac.
deed; 1925.
g.. w. ". Farlin ct al. to Olivia n. Hon
Ems, lot IL, block 81, Butte, surface deed
$3.50.
Frank Carroll ct al. to Robertson 4
stapleton, one fourth interest in the
Qulckllme quartz lode mining claim, in
Summit Valley mining district; $50.
George NJ. Casey to Robertson 4 Staple.
ton. two-ffths interest in the Contention
quartz lode mining claimApe-half mile
East Of the Lexington Hoa Works in
summit Valley mining district; 81.
Marriage Certi6cates-John b. Kelly and
Emma NJ. johnson By H. J.. van de Ven:
John Condor and Jennie Hitler by W. 1.
John F. Kelly and Mary e.
Stickel BY s. c. Blaekiston.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
BATES-LAWRENCE CONTEST.
The San Francisco Boy Knocked Dat
on the Third Round by Bates.

on d InlIQ u Dy Bates.
The Grand Opera House was we'll filed
last evening by an interested crowd to
witness the twenty round soft glove con-
test. Queensbury rules to govern, between
Jim Bates of Helena and Jack Lawrence
OF San Francisco for $3.50 aside and the
door receipts. Those who expected to see
a h~ippodrome were disappointed for the
boys e in to win from the start and
made q rafting contest as long as it
lasted. Both men were in prime condition
each showing the severe training they nae
| gone through. Bates appeared the heavier
nan of the two n as the result proved
was much the better one.
The men anne upon the stage at the
same time, Lawrence attended by Jack
Mcdonald as second, while Jack Bernard
waited upon Bates. After several nam,s
had been suggested. Dick Foster was Sc
lected as referee, and kinnie Arthur chosen
timekeeper. The referee announced the
terms of the contest. end stated that a
~illful foul. and none other, would count.
He then called time for the
FIRST ROUND.
Both men came to the scratch on the
double quick. each wearing a confident
.ook. Lawrence Immediately led with his
left without damage and then followed a
beautiful exhibition OF sparrine in which
Bates showed his superiority. His greater
weight, strength n equal quickness of
movement soon told in his favor. and
when time was called it was evident to all
that, barring An accident. he would win.
The SECOND ROUND
was a repetition of the first, except that
both c~ombatants clinched more frequently.
There was some hard hitting. principally
body blows, but no blood discolored the
features of either. There was some fine
sparring and clever generalship shown. with
the advantage in favor OF Bates, when time
was called. For the
HIR ROUND |
the men came to the scratch smiling |
and apparently as fresh as ever,
but there was a gleam in Bates eyes which
showed ne meant mischief. After %feinting
some tim for an opening Bates led of with
his left without effect. In getting away
from the blow Lawrence Jumped into Bates
corner. This is what the latter had been
for, and when he found Lawrence
there he followed with a rush and landed a
upon Lawrence's jaw. That
titled the business. Lawrence fell upon
the ropes, clinging to them, and Bates sent
another hot one on the same spot. Law
renee dropped upon one knee, still holding
On the ropes. Bates waited until Law
renee had struggled to his feet when
De landed another r~ight-hander
On Lawrence's unfortunate jaw. Lawrence
dropped to both knees and remained there
Until time was called, when not being able
% rise Bates assisted him to his feet when
lis second took him to his corner.
The referee stated he would reserve his
.lecision until to-day in order to consult
he rules in reference to the right of Bates
strike Lawrence when the latter was on
he ropes. That Bates is the better man
hose who witnessed the contest concede.
all agree that Lawrence is a game
Ighter and handled himself well throughout
he uneGualcontest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

The portrait Of a miser which is heinz
drawn IN the contest over the will of James
Henry Paine, Of New York, would furnish
rich material for a novelist. The habits ~
the man. who left s4OO, 600 tied in AM old
handkerchief, are shownby his visits to a res.
taurant for his meals. He was very fond ~
mutton stews. Occasionally one would not
suffice and he would call for a second. +he
price for a stew was ten cents. Generally b;s
pockets were stuffed with pieces Of dry hrasd
which would at times fall out on the eoo-
De would order a stew, pile up crusts of hard
bread taken from his pockets. throw anoa
them about half a bottle of WorcesteSh;ea
sauce and then swallow the whole with :
voraclty terrible to behold.-Chicago Low
nal 0so SouI-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
A Compliment to Little Phil.

The following compliment to a Butte
newspaper man appears in a recent issue
Of one of our exchanges, and as i: is a we'll
deserved recognition of home talent is re-
produced here: The Butte Mining Jour
nal is rapidly gaining in favor from the
fact that the services of Mr.. Phil Julien
have been secured as it's editor. His Den j.
mighty, and it's weight will be felt. We
have no doubt that W. J.. Pen
rose purposes merging the Jour
nal into a daily in the near future. and.
should he conclude to do. the public win
soon find out that Little Phil, ike the
famous General. is just the man for the
place. Then the older fabsr pushers of the
great silver camp will feel compelled to look
to their laurels."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
Nipped In Time.

Yesterday morning, at 3 a. NJ. some one
went through Eric's Hotel. on Montana
street, stealing $50 from one man. a silver
watch from another, and S2.5h from a
thiri. Marshal Jolley was notified, and
arrested James Mcguire yesterday after
noon or Main street, about / O'Clock. On
being searched a pawn ticket was found on
him which called for a watch that. on in
~spection, was found to have been stolen
from the Parrot Smelter lately. The ar
rest was very fortunate, as the man
charged with the theft is believed to be t.,o
dangerous a character to be at large. and
the Marshal deserves great credit for his
prompt York.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
LOVES SOLITUDE AND SOCIETY.

When I must 60 ito the turmoil rude
OF worldly men and ways l cheerily 90,
Since l there as one that hath no foe,
But moves in sylvan peace. where boushs ex.
clude
The too fierce sun and paths with leaves are
strewed.
And bird-sought brooks in shady Stiffness flow
l need not shun the turmoil. since l know
That Love will make for me sweet solitude,
And if l into exile must be sent,
Let me not grieve; the Fate's commanding lips
l kiss, and take my way without a fear.
If IN the desertI must pitch my tent,
Love hath within itself all fellowships.
Is friends and home and rest and plenteous cheer.
Atlantic Monthly.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

The effort OF the st. Louis Republican to
retire President Cleveland to private life al
the end OF his present term has at least the
merit Of persistency. The issues Of 1886
are yet to be defined. When they are de-
fined . national convention of Democrats
will have no trouble in finding nationalmen
to fit the Issues. This is Democracy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

In view Of the strong sympathy for Ire
land felt in Canada. the Canadian Gov.
srnment is not making any special prepa'
rations for the Queens jubilee. And vii.
liam O'Brien is about leaving England to
start An agitation in Canada against Lord
L~andsdovne's eviction Of tenants. These
au signs OF the times full Of grave import
and annexation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

Secretary Whitney is inclined to believe
in the dynamite gun. He thinks. however
hat q few practical tests Of it's ability to
destroy something about a mile Off
would be more conclusive than the elabo.
rate tables that demonstrate its theoretical
efficiency. This strangely practical turn Of
mind must render the Secretary a very OBJ.
~jectionable person in the eyes of contrac.
tors and journalists of the Robesonian
school.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

who was elected Police Magistrate at th
last city election. The TACT hat Mr.. NJ
Hatton vas nominated over one of tn
most popular gentleman and finished ora
tor and lawyer in the city viii be reearde
as evidence Of his fitness for the Office An.
popularity among our citizens. He viii b
elected by a sweeping majority.
JACK OILY,
the present incumbent, was nominated TO
City Marshal. His denomination is proc
conclusive that he has discharged the oner
GUS and responsible duties of the Office K
the satisfaction of the people and that hei
entitled to a reelection Is an endorsement
by the people of his faithful services ano
eminent fitness for the position.
DR.. J. P. REIxs,
is the choice OF the Convention for City
Assessor and Treasurer. No better on
could have been made. Dr.. Reins is one o.
the Oldest residents in the city, has large
interests in it, is a heavy taxpayer, is a
genial, social gentleman, Industrious and
attentive to business. and withal thor.
oushly competent to discharge the duties
OF the Office. He adds strength to the very
strong ticket presented. and will be elected
beyond all doubt.
z
Mr.. John Noyes, candidate for Alder
man in the First Ward, is a
gentleman too well and favor
ably known to require more
than the mention of his name to intro
duce him to the notice OF the people. Be-
ing one of the first settlers in the city, a
gentleman Of large property interests,
public spirited and foremost in all enter
prises calculated to advance the prosperity
of Butte his nomination is equivalent to
an election.
THOMAS b. FLETCHER.
for the Second Ward is an in.
telligent, cultivated gentleman, earnest and
in all be undertakes is possessed
of excellent business qualifications and in
every respect thoroughly fitted for the po-
sition. The Convention made a wise &C.
in placing the name OF Mr.. Fletcher
upon the ticket.
Mr. THOMAS WELL
viii be one OF the representatives of the
Third Ward in the City Council. He is an
other gentleman who is known and re-
by ali in the citv. Being extern
lively engaged in business here for years, |
lis name Is q household word, and none
0 him but to respect and honor him.
ir. Lavell will make an excellent Alder
He has large interests himself in the
ity, and will guard those of Butte with
he same f~sithfulness he would guard his
WI. Mr.. Lave!l will have a walk over.
NR. q. G. ALTON
named as candidate for Alderman
the Fourth Ward. No
name could have been
ound and no more popular gentleman
ould have been named. Mr.. Walton is
thoroughly conversant with city business.
La ving once served as its Mayor, be has
ways taken a lively interest in its affairs,
nd being a large taxpayer, his interests
e in a direct line with those of the city.
one of the first residents of Butte
nd one OF its most prominent and inAuen-
business men. Mr.. Walton has made a
circle Of friends who will see to it that
IS majority will eHsctually swamp all op- {
The aldermanic ticket is the
rongest one ever nominated in the city. E
ne ticket taken as a whole is invincible.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

General Badeau's statement that Gen.
sral Lee, upon returningto Richmond after
the surrender, was for some time fed by the
federal army commissarv. meets with a
spirited denial from Governor Fitz Hugh
Lee. who asserts that the Confederate Gen
eral at the close Of the war found his family
comfortably housed where he had left them.
and not without provisions.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
Tilden and His Stool.

Mr.: Illden frequently invested in RAILROAD
s1ocS ~nenever there was a decline in tha
qann Ae' or . chance to get in on the ground
nool ln q deal 1t nettled him, howeSer ~
CONSIDERED a Spectator. He would ;ndia'
. ny iepud'ate the Characterization. spS
&c.. am an investor, not a Speculation :
c cn .1 ,ha l consider stocks are a good mr..
~ - .oen l decide on the figure I vii, On
ana an yIs %. as a grocer marks his selling nr;ca
on ue an whenever I can get my price. With
Herald. wAet-Chcago
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

Mr.. ". R. Kenyon will make an excel.
lent mayor. Being a gentleman OF superior
business qualifications, honest. sober. in.
dustrious, . large taxpayer. and thor.
oughly identified with the interests and
prosperity OF Butte. he will bring to the
discharge OF the duties Of the Office those
essentials which reflect credit and honor to
the government Of a city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

And now comes Senator Vest with a de-
NAL Of the story about his alleged CONVEX
sation with President Cleveland concerning
the second term matter. This places the
whole responsibility of the anard upon the
shoulders OF the WASHINGTON correspondent
of the St. Louis Republican. There it will
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
High School.

The following program will be rendered
bv Class c. this afternoon in the High
School at 8 p. n. All are cordially invited
to attend:
Chorus: The Happy Peasants OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
ENay-"Architecture'' Dave Walker
Reading-"He never told a lie" HELEN Engel
Essay-.The Tempest Mar TuRrell
Piano Solo-.Kentucky Jubilee Singers.
May Napton
Recilation-"Lirrle TiM"...-.-.Eva StrasburEer
Rhyme-'.The complaints below ".----.--.
Sue Baldwin
Esssy-.Country Cousins" Bertha Young
Recita,ior-.Death Of the old sauire"---
Kenyon
Duett-:.Etoile Gs1oppe"
.........,Su u Baldwin and Mary Napton
Miss Layton
Grafton ...............-A. G. Newlu
The fault, dear Brurus, is not in our stars,
But in ourselves that We are underlings.'
Chorus. Isle Of beauty, fare thee Well
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

A new industry recently developed in
Hancock county, Maine, is the eathcrin, Of
white pine and spruce cones for French and
German markets Chicago Times.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

The city Republicans will hold their an
nual pow wov tomorrow. The ticket to
be nominated is already cat and dried.
Can the laymen break the slate prepared
for them by the bosses?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

A good many fables begin: .Once on a
time Oddly enough, too, when married
men nave been once on a time they are ant
to invent fables. T
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

THK MINER is pleased to the
names of the next city officers Of Butte.
They will be found above.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

Nov Tor q long pull, a strong pull, and a
pull altogether, and every candidate upon
the Democratic ticket viii be elected.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
PUBLISHED sENI-wEEKLY BIZ
The Miner Publishing Company.
MATT. ". ANDERSON Manager.
The convention made no mistake.

The Democracy Of Butte can point with
~justifable pride to the ticket nsminated
yesterday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

The ticket at the mead of this column is
the strongest one ever placed before the
voters OF Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
More Annronriafe.

"Convicts wear striped clothes, don't
they" asked Mrs. Fangle. Eyes, my dear
replied her husband. Don't vou think
knavy blue would be more appropriated
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

The first temperance society in this conn
ny was ORGANIZED in Saratoga county. n.
T., in March. 1903.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
A Chance for Miss;onar,.x

There are said to be less than 1000 canni.
balls left in Africa, and the demand for mis-.
slonaries has almost disappeared.-Nev
Haven News.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

The Schnobel affair is becoming monot-
onous. 1t is time be subsidized. No war
will be provoked BY his arrest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
Habits of Miser Paine.

1t Is said that Cape Cod is slowly wash-
ing n blowing away. losing some two fee.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30
THE WINNING CITY TICKET.
Democrats In Convention Nominate
Their Candidates for Office.

A strong Ticket Cnanlmouely Chosen
Kenyon for Mayor-Wileox for Polic<
Observation-Disclosures for City Attor
yJou for MarshAl-Reins fol
City Treasurer.
The Democratic City Convention va:
| called to order at the Court House yester
day at haIi-past twelve O'Clock by W. f
Kenyon, chairman of the Democratic City
Central Committee, who stated the purpose
was to nominate candidates for the city
Offices to be voted for on Monday the 2nd
of May.
W. b. Sseung was nominated for tenn
poraryshairman and took the chair.
George II. Casey was nominated tempo
rary secretary and c. c. Clark. assistant
secretary, and unanimouslyflected.
1t was, moved and seconded that the
chair appoint a committee OF one from
each ward as a committee IN credentials
and the chairman appointed c. W Newton,
Thomas Fletcher, J. Z. Bordeaux and 81.
6. Walton.
1t was moved and seconded that a COM
mittee OF four on permanent organization
and order of business be appointed and
John Eoyes, James McGovern, James
Warfeld and Thos. Lavell were appointed
blythe chair.
4 recess was then taken until 2 p. m.
AFTER RECESS.
The Convention met at 2 O'Clock, Ten
porary chairman Young presiding.
The chair stated that the first order OF
business was the report of the Committee
Credentials
Secretary Casey read the report as fol-
Democratic Convention:
GENILEMEN-We. your Committee on
Credentials, beg leave to report that the
following gentlemen nave been duly elected
members of this ConvsCtion and entitled
to seats therein:
First ward Delegates: John Moves. ".
R. Kenyon. ". II. Young. c. ". Newton.
James Murphy, c. c. Clark. George h.
Casey and George ". Newkirk. Alter
4. ". Barnard. L. r. Mai!let. VI. |
and Jas. Collins.
Second ward-Delegates: c. P. Hough, |
D. j.. Hsnnessy. 81. L. Frank. AL orion.
rhos. Fletcher. VI. Koch. ". P. Gwinn and
5so. II. Beal. Alternates: John Jahreiss.
orion, J. c. c. Thornton, Montsy
and John Gillie.
Third vard-Dslegates: Thomas Lavell.
I. r. Bordeaux. I'D. Thomas. Louis P.
Jas. Mc;ioyern, Barney Levy, Wm.
iuedelhoefer and John Lavell. Alternates:
as. H; Lynch. $: D. Smiley. F. E: ". Pat
en-, ]. NJ. Venable. B. j. Schlessinger, n.
Pat Talent and Frank Dick.
Fourth ward-Delegates: John Caplice.
I. G. Walton. George E. Fisher, T, s.
hamilton. James Warfeld. J. P. Reins.
Silka and Max Lalande. Alter
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-30

The tellers announced Nr. Reins as re-
ceiving the highest number Of votes and on
motion OF l.. P. Smith the choice was
made unanimous.
n. L. Frank moved that the Convention
take a recess of twenty minutes to allow
the delegates from each ward to select
candidates for Aldermen and Central Com.
mitteemen.
At $50 the Convention was called 70 or.
der, the roll called and seventy delegates
responded.
The secretary read the report of candi.
dates as follows:
For Alderman from the First Ward, Jno.
Noyes; Central Committeeman, c. W. New
ton.
For Alderman from the Second Ward.
Thomas 81. Fletcher; Central Committee
man, D. j. Hennessy.
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McMATu BROS,
n.14,.;N W.
DON'T, BE DECEIVED

hut come and look for YOURSELF
Read this and f'you find anything
interesting to you give us CALL
We have just received rs attrac.
tive a line Of hosiery as you can
find on this Shore and cheaper than
the cheapest. We have women's
stockings both cotton and yarn from
S to 80 cents q pair,and mems from
5 to % cents, shirts and drawers
from % cents to $3.50 per pair
What do You think of an s inch
dressing comb for. 5 centsY we have
them. We have just RECEIVED and
marked IL new supply Of stoneware
bonghtat the factory at Akron.
Ohio, and have stone milk pans
from ] to J gallons at from 6 to
% cents. jugs from 1 quart to 2
gallons at from S to 30 cents.
You need not go any further to
look for stove pipe and elbows, we
have them all sizes. And right here
we want to remind you Of our No.
T Justice cook stove with 80 pieces
of trimmings for $40; we guarantee
this to be the largest and heaviest
No. Z on the market. Very best
carpet warp (our own braadj at
S1.10 pad.
Our stock Of mems, youths and
boys hats is complete, and if YOU
price them You will buy. We are
living yight mp to our motto that
we started with, "Quicli sales and
small profits" Bed blankets. coun
terpanes, quilts and comforts dirt
cheap. Maybe you think it funny
for us to keep jewelry, but we have
it just the same both shoddy and
genuine. latest styles and lowest
prices. Next,week we will just give
you a list of prices and let them do
the talking. One thing we forgot,
we will sell you an accordion for 50
that you can't buy anywhere else
for less than So. Still another thing
We forgot 10 mention, breakfast
slawls for 10 cents a piece. Don't
take our word or anybody elSe's,
but examine what we advertise and
see the great bargains we offer.